In Chile, there are several entities that are dedicated to generate research and development, one of them is Foundation Science and life. Founded in 1996, This private entity without profit aims to "improve the economic and social development of Chile through scientific discovery, "the entrepreneurship and the education in Sciences biological". For the founders the sciences play a role essential in the development social and economic of the country. For this reason created the concept science 360 °, low which is working simultaneously on:

Promote the discoveries through scientific research

Prepare scientists for the future

Build networks international that allow the participation of Chile in the science global

Promote enterprises of base biological

Stimulate and strengthen science education in schools and the community